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You Can’t Call Jerome Powell a Big Teaser
The Fed did exactly what was expected on rates — nothing. Daytrippers got on board with it, anyway.
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One Bank Is Turning Africa’s Climate Vulnerability Into Opportunity
“The perceived risk is much higher than the real risk of investing in Africa,” African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina says on this week’s Zero.
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AI Can’t Reject Your No Good, Very Bad Idea
Skipping over real humans who can push back on corporate clients will lead to a mind-numbing flood of second-rate marketing.
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Banking Giants Race to Riyadh as MBS Steps Up Pressure Campaign
Kingdom’s wealth pile attracts banks, but they still face local challenges
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German-Led Austerity Didn’t Work Then. It Won’t Work Now.
Stagnant growth and productivity should raise alarm bells, not rising public debt.
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Can’t Book a Table in New York? It Could Be Worse.
The Japanese practice of “no first time customers” might be a promising business model for some restaurants.
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Daimler CEO Calls Missing Electric Truck Chargers a Top Concern
Daimler Truck’s Martin Daum says the US and Europe must speed up the buildout of charging infrastructure.
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Zuma’s Comeback Is a Headache for South Africa’s ANC
A recent opinion poll shows the ex-president’s party is on course to win 8% of the vote.
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Czechs to Cut Rates as Outlook Gets More Hawkish
The Czech Republic is poised to cut interest rates by another half of a percentage point, but a nascent economic recovery and sticky inflation may slow monetary easing in the following months.
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Android Users Are Getting a Fart Button
Android users on the beta update channel are noticing a new menu in calls made with the Google Phone app. Dubbed “Audio Emoji,” this surprise new feature gives callers a soundboard with six different sound effects, which both sides of the call can hear.
